GriffJ

I apologize if this has been posted before; I did search but couldn’t find a similar thread.

I have black 07 Coupe and was wondering what the best microfiber towels to use to remove wax, polish and clean glass. I have tried microfiber towels from Auto Zone and Target but they don’t last too long before they start to leave a film. I do wash them after each use with a small amount of detergent and always air-dry them.

I found lots of choices/brands and web sites on the internet and was wondering what other members have found what works best for you.

Thanks in advance for your help

KneeDragr

I like Cobra Miracle Towels.

Z28ImpalaSS

Everyone seems to like most of the ones that are on autogeek.net
Check out their site, lots of micro's and tons of info on everything to clean and maintain your Vette.

GriffJ

Thanks for the replies!

I just went to autogeek.net and ordered some Corbra microfiber towels and will give them a try.

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0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://autogeek.net/mictow.html

Thanks to all our forum supporters. We try to offer only the best in every product we offer. We have a no-hassle guarantee also. Our guzzlers, jrs, supremes, and miracle towels have many supporters. If we can help you with the towels you need, please ask !

GriffJ

I ordered the COBRA-920 - Microfiber Towel Combo - so I will have a few different towels to use

allstar14

The Cobra MF towels are some of the worst Ive ever used. PakShak being the best.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

I am sorry to hear you were less than satisfied with an AG purchase. I hope you used our No Hassle Return Policy. To date the only towels weve had complaints on were the Shamrocks due to some linting. We blew them out and still have requests to restock them. I am however glad to hear you found Ranney and PakShak offering what you desired in towels.

In general for those that use and purchase MF towels. Remember you need to care for them differently then other laundry. The best choice is to use a dedicated MF soap (Microrestore, Pinnacle, DP) or liquid and keep them seperate from all other laundry including bath towels. Never use fabric softner and if you feel they have become less absorbent then consider a 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle. Try to store seperately and outside of dust and other laundry. I suggest ziplocks or those storage canisters that commonly fit under the bed. They should last many years with the correct care.

ASPHALT ROCKET

Hands down, the best microfiber towels are from PakShak. These are the only ones I found not to leave any type of scratches on my black vette and all I use on my clients cars.

Kale

I like the cobra towels as well. They really suck that dried polish/wax/whatever off my car without leaving any markings.

Snowwolfe

Buy the giant pack of yellow towels at Costco. They work as well as any other towel I have tried.

z06clif

The best MF towel Ive ever had are the Shamrock MF towels from Auto-Geek. But they dont have them anymore. They have cobra MF gold which is adequate but I miss the Shamrocks.

Clif

capevettes

I was not getting lint from the Shamrocks and they were definitely the most plush I have ever used. I do like the entire line of Cobra microfibers the Geek offers but would love to see a newer version of the plush Shamrocks.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Thanks to the many that use our Cobra towels. We appreciate all the kind words and PM's received offline. I promise we are always looking to enhance the line but only with the right towel. I too await a great Shamrock replacement. They certainly were some of the plushiest and softest towels available at the time, but unfortunately that can lead to some linting.

Our newest offering was/is the black general purpose towels. We will soon add more and hope to earn your business. Thanks again.

usraptor

They work great at a great price.

l1dws

Just received my black MF towels from autogeek. They are great !!! I too look forward to the next generation of the Shamrock towels that do not lint......

TOGWT

Things to look for in a micro fibre towel

• How many times the fibres are split - a higher split ensues you get a more effective cleaning towel. Splitting the fibres creates millions of edges that trap dirt and dust that bonds to the fibres and is not released until the towel is washed in hot water. Therefore, the dirt is not re-deposited on the paint surface.

• Denier [: weight per unit length (linear density) measure of a continuous filament or yarn, used traditionally in textile industry]. The higher the number, the thicker the fibre

• Density of fibre - bear in mind that less density of fibre, translate into less cleaning power and far less durability. - is a measure of fibres per square inch of fabric. The range for quality micro fibre is 90,000 to 225,000 fibres per square inch. The higher the fibre count the more absorbent. The less dense cloths are also more abrasive to delicate surfaces. Look for at least 200,000 fibres per square inch of fabric.

• Ratio - of polyester and polyamide blend; 80% polyester and 20% polyamide is typical (80/20) a 70/30 blend will absorb water faster. As polyamide is much more expensive than polyester, you can expect to pay more for a 70/30 blend.

• Quality - lesser quality versions can use a weave that is too wide or a pile that is too long, which causes the fibres’ to shed during use, leaving a lint trail.

• Construction - towel boarders, one of the of the advantages of a silk/satin edging is that they won't unravel when washed several times like a non edged towel nor will they cause marring of the paint surface, it also means that they will not snag.

• Weave -the weave on micro fibre towels can be adjusted to meet specific requirements; a terry-loop, cut, hooked feathered, zigzag or Piqué waffle weaves.

• Size - available in various sizes 16 -inch x 16 / 18 / 24 -inch, drying towels 25 -inch x 16 -inch being a usable size

• Thickness - some manufacturers are rating the thickness of their towels by weight; expressed in grams per square meter or g/m2.
The ratio of polyester and polyamide usually remains the same.

When choosing micro fibre quality is very important, as a lack of quality inspection will result in variable results i.e. towels that will cause surface scratches, leave a trail of lint, etc. Many of the Micro fibre products being offered on the market are made from non-split (non-absorbent and ineffective) yarn. The manufacturer forgoes the expensive splitting procedure to save money, and the result is a failing product. Not only does the blend lose over half of its absorbing and cleaning ability but it weakens with use, greatly reducing the life of the product.

Some micro fibre products from China and Korea have less density and a denier (length of measure) of 0.5 or higher, which is 50x’s larger than the preferred quality denier of 0.02 or smaller.

A good quality towel may cost more, but it will last longer. The most important thing to remember is that a good quality micro fibre towel will provide better cleaning results and is less likely to cause surface scratches than lesser quality towels Micro fibre quality is very often reflected in the purchase price, best advice; use only high quality micro fibre towels from a reputable source.

As with most things, you'll get what you pay for; as Henry Royce once commented [the quality tends to be remembered long after the price has been forgotten]

l1dws

TOGFT Great writeup, just now need to find the specifics for the towels to try and buy the best quality for a reasonable price....thanks

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://www.autogeek.net/buy-one-get-one-free.html

I think this just may help a little